Using a light and breezy Calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, but it is still quite easy to play and should require a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
West Fork Shuffle is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz articulations and rhythms, as well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section includes suggested written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What Will Be is a slow rock ballad to feature either alto sax, trombone, or trumpet/flugelhorn. The chart features a simple but yet emotional melody supported by an interesting harmonic progression. The soloist is supported by sweet counter melodies, a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Amy
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A wonderful introduction to modal jazz for the beginning ensemble. This contemporary sounding chart is based on the chord changes of Miles Davis’ iconic “So What” and offers lots of melodic and counter-melodic material. An easy swing tempo of 138bpm makes…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Got Rhythm? Tyler Mire gives us a swinging take on the chord changes from Gershwin's classic "I Got Rhythm" at a very accessible tempo of 174bpm. Solo space for trumpet and trombone, but this can be opened for any and all - a great teaching tool. a 32 bar sax…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Tyler Mire
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Alto Sax Feature
A Beautiful melodic feature ballad for alto sax. The soloist is backed by full accompaniment and counterpoint that wraps around and through the melody as the title suggests. A written solo is provided for the soloist, along with written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A high energy samba that opens with a piano riff that sets up the groove and alto/trpt melody. After a trumpet section fanfare interlude, the saxes move into the B section. The trombones restate the piano riff to set up the improvised alto sax solo. The…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section, as well as optional written solos for trumpet and alto sax…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Minor blues-based tunes are a staple of the jazz repertoire. Introduce your band to this form with this versatile medium-swing cooker. Idiomatic voicings are provided for the horns and rhythm section, as well as optional written solos for Parts 1 & 2.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications